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Scion tC vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,224

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModeltCLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimBase2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,575 $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $17,646 $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 183 183 183 183
All-weather floor mats 145 55 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 385 389 389 389 389
Metal pedals 79        
Special Edition Package   300      
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 119 119 119 119
All-weather floor mats 100 33 33 33 33
Rear spoiler 285 292 292 292 292
Metal pedals 49        
Special Edition Package   274      
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50 50
Options (change) 919 1,004 704 704 704
Options (change) 659 768 494 494 494
Destination 730 695 695 695 695
Total Price $20,224 $22,494 $27,994 $30,294 $35,994
Total Invoice $19,035 $21,129 $26,083 $28,202 $33,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModeltCLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimBase2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionM6M5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17215/45-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,224$22,494$27,994$30,294$35,994
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,155-4,105-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,224$20,939$24,839$26,189$30,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$5,250$9,425
Total Invoice$19,035$21,129$26,083$28,202$33,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,461-2,940-3,822-5,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,035$19,668$23,143$24,380$28,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475$4,712$8,419

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModeltCLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimBase2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed manual $0 $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system    $600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,525$6,125$7,075$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,155$4,105$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461-2,940-3,822-5,208

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122009
ModeltCLegacy
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length174.0 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in68.1 in
Height55.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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